Do my helper bags look right?

RandomHero · 11-06-2009, 06:34 PM

Well I had to get creative to make these work, but I had expected that. Before I button everything up, does this look right to everyone?

CAMDIDDY · 11-06-2009, 06:41 PM

look pretty square to me.

**Kal** · 11-06-2009, 07:52 PM

That's how mine looks on my obs.

RandomHero · 11-07-2009, 04:01 AM

Thanks guys I got them both on and up and running. Everything seems to be peachy so far. I did have an issue with the bag rubbing on the brake lines. I was able to fit it, but it put the bag at a bit more awkward of an angle.

Boy am I glad I invested in these though! I have yet to bottom out yet on my normal driving where I would bottom out quite literally 25+ times.

Trevor F · 11-07-2009, 09:29 AM

what brand are those? they look like they work with the djm notch. also look kinda universal like they would fit my nbs.

OKLAGMCRUISER · 11-07-2009, 10:01 AM

pics of them with hte truck on the ground? are the sleeves fully extended like that with air in them and at ride height?

RandomHero · 11-07-2009, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by OKLAGMCRUISER

pics of them with hte truck on the ground? are the sleeves fully extended like that with air in them and at ride height?

Yep, there's no kinks. The truck is too low to really get a good picture, but they look good so far. They puff out much more than that once they have any kind of air in them. I'll see if I can't get one though. I wish the top mount were a little close to the frame but other than that they're working well now.

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Originally Posted by Trevor F

what brand are those? they look like they work with the djm notch. also look kinda universal like they would fit my nbs.

They are actually made for the 88-98 trucks. They fit well, you just have to drill 2 3/8" holes on each side. Was a pretty easy install.

They're made by Airlift part number 59106BT

leochevy2001 · 11-07-2009, 10:22 PM

did those mount in front of the axle or behind?

RandomHero · 11-07-2009, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by leochevy2001

did those mount in front of the axle or behind?

Front. I wanted them to help with axle wrap as well.

leochevy2001 · 11-07-2009, 10:26 PM

so they normally mount behind?
would it be better if one mounted in front and another mount behind?

**narleycarley** · 11-08-2009, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by leochevy2001

so they normally mount behind?
would it be better if one mounted in front and another mount behind?

nahhh, i'd do both front if it was me

GMracer · 11-08-2009, 12:51 AM

I think your shocks are upside down.

But bags look good, I would just make sure when you droop your suspension, like when it's on a lift you disconnect them. Don't want the bags limiting your droop and rip one.

Trevor F · 11-08-2009, 01:09 AM

yes shock is upside down. dont put to many miles on it like that. had a friend do that with some djms. 8000 miles later they are soft as a pillow. a fly could land on his tailgate and the truck would move.

RandomHero · 11-08-2009, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by GMracer

I think your shocks are upside down.

But bags look good, I would just make sure when you droop your suspension, like when it's on a lift you disconnect them. Don't want the bags limiting your droop and rip one.

Yea good idea. I was extra careful installing them for that exact reason.

As far as the shocks. I had them the other way and I was told they were on upside down. I guess I'll flip em around again. LOL, I didn't notice a difference either way.

**SamCarroll** · 11-08-2009, 10:27 PM

looks fine, awfully close but mine sit pretty far back compared to yours. I love mine and they help a ton with normal driving.

chevytruckguy · 11-08-2009, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by RandomHero

Yea good idea. I was extra careful installing them for that exact reason.

As far as the shocks. I had them the other way and I was told they were on upside down. I guess I'll flip em around again. LOL, I didn't notice a difference either way.

When you flip them, make sure to cycle them a few times the right side up to get rid of any gas bubbles in the oil; at least that's what I've heard to do.

bjcaldwe · 11-13-2009, 05:54 PM

That may be the next step on mine. Have you drove from 38th to 52nd and lee yet? Your truck is lower than mine, so if you can get through their pretty good it should be money.

11-06-2009, 06:34 PM	#1
RandomHero GMFS Senior Member Chevrolet Owner Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Austin,Texas(Home)/Lawton,Ok(College) Name: Mark Age: 21 Posts: 6,013	Do my helper bags look right? Well I had to get creative to make these work, but I had expected that. Before I button everything up, does this look right to everyone?
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CAMDIDDY GMFS Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: BRAWLEY, CA Name: CAMERON Age: 25 Posts: 748	Re: Do my helper bags look right? look pretty square to me.

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11-07-2009, 04:01 AM	#4
RandomHero GMFS Senior Member Chevrolet Owner Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Austin,Texas(Home)/Lawton,Ok(College) Name: Mark Age: 21 Posts: 6,013	Re: Do my helper bags look right? Thanks guys I got them both on and up and running. Everything seems to be peachy so far. I did have an issue with the bag rubbing on the brake lines. I was able to fit it, but it put the bag at a bit more awkward of an angle. Boy am I glad I invested in these though! I have yet to bottom out yet on my normal driving where I would bottom out quite literally 25+ times.
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11-07-2009, 09:29 AM	#5
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11-08-2009, 12:51 AM	#12
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11-08-2009, 01:09 AM	#13
Trevor F \/ My other ride \/ Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Glennville,GA Name: Trevor Posts: 2,853	Re: Do my helper bags look right? yes shock is upside down. dont put to many miles on it like that. had a friend do that with some djms. 8000 miles later they are soft as a pillow. a fly could land on his tailgate and the truck would move.

11-08-2009, 10:27 PM	#15
SamCarroll Professional Vacationer Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: BROcaville, CA Name: Sam Age: 22 Posts: 15,332	Re: Do my helper bags look right? looks fine, awfully close but mine sit pretty far back compared to yours. I love mine and they help a ton with normal driving.

11-13-2009, 05:54 PM	#17
bjcaldwe GMFS Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: OKC, OK Name: Billy Posts: 144	Re: Do my helper bags look right? That may be the next step on mine. Have you drove from 38th to 52nd and lee yet? Your truck is lower than mine, so if you can get through their pretty good it should be money.

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